Excelsior (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Excelsior (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 40.5 N,1 44.95 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.675000
  • Longitude: -1.749167
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY)
Type drifter
Flag GB
Length 22.6 m
Width 5.4 m
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 0.6
Orientation 100
Tonnage 62
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1924
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions ,,000.6,
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6044/24 8.9.24 H6044/24 WK IN 503830N, 014300W, 5M W OF NEEDLES PT. (LL, 8.9.24). - NM 1357T/24. M4170/24 & M4160/24 UNSUCCESSFULLY SEARCHED FOR BY TH. (C-IN-C & RECEIVER OF WKS). NM 1357T/24 CANCELLED. H6044/24 20.8.25 H6044/24 20.8.25 NOTHING FOUND DURING SWEEPING OPS IN VICINITY OF REPD POSN. (TH, DTD 13.8.25). H1945/76 28.9.81 H1945/76 28.9.81 WK LOCATED IN 504029N, 014452.5W [OGB] DURING BASIC SOUNDING. NOT FURTHER EXAM'D. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 15.6 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. (SCESU, HI 81/78). CHART AS WK 15.6MTRS. - NM 2385/81. 28.4.05 28.4.05 UNABLE TO LOCATE WK. SEABED IS ROCK. THERE IS AN ISOLATED ROCK PATCH WHICH HAD THE APPEARANCE OF WRECKAGE. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A MAGNETIC ANOMALY, NO WRECK WAS FOUND. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). NCA. 25.10.12 25.10.12 EXAM'D 27.1.12 IN 5040.500N, 0144.950W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.65 IN GEN DEPTH 18.6MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 17.08MTRS. SCOUR 0.6MTR DEEP EXTENDS 15MTRS N. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 0.6MTRS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LINEAR DEBRIS MOUND WITH SEDIMENT ACCUMULATED ON S SIDE AND SCOUR TO N. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 17MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1904 BY JOHN CHAMBERS, LOWESTOFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J A BAKER, SOUTHWICK. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 15 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORTSMOUTH FOR NEWPORT. CARGO SCRAP METALS. SPRANG A LEAK & FOUNDERED.

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 40.5 N,1 44.95 W
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FAQ

Where is the EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 40.5 N,1 44.95 W.

How deep is the EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 50 40.5 N,1 44.95 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) sink?

The EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 5, 1924.

When was the wreck of the EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1924.

What country did the EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY)?

The EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 62 tons.

What type of wreck is the EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY)?

The EXCELSIOR (POSSIBLY) is classified as a drifter.

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